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• present participle of bag.

bagging

American  

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

1. woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

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bagging British  

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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bagging

Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

While Mr. Fryer was bagging produce as a teenager at Albertsons, I was slinging barbecue sandwiches over a steam table at our local drive-in to help cover my upcoming college expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026

Pharrell Williams was an early winner on the night, bagging best rap performance for his feature on Clipse and Kendrick Lamar's Chains & Whips.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2026

We all knew that Bull couldn’t catch a pop fly if it landed in his lap, so we weren’t exactly surprised to see him bagging groceries that spring at the Winn-Dixie.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen